Fabrication Associate – 1st Shift 3.5 3.5 out of 5 stars 7925 Crossings Of Beckett Dr Ste 102, West Chester, OH 45069 Build the Future of Fire Protection with PDS Tech! Now Hiring: 1st Shift Fabrication Associate Location: West Chester, OH 45069 Shift: Monday – Friday | 5:30 AM – 3:00 PM + OT on Saturdays as needed Pay: $19.00 – $20.00/HR Assignment Type: Temp-to-Hire Ready to build something that saves lives? Join PDS Tech and become part of a hands-on, high-impact team that fabricates state-of-the-art fire suppression systems from the ground up. We’re not just assembling parts — we’re creating the backbone of fire safety infrastructure across the nation. What You’ll Do: Cut, measure, and prep pipe for fabrication using saws, torches, and grooving/threading machines. Operate various shop equipment including grooving machines, saws, and potentially universal welders (non-welding tasks). Perform quality checks, bundling, and final preparation for shipping to job sites. Rotate through different parts of the fabrication process — every day brings something new. Follow strict safety procedures and standard operating practices. Maintain clean, organized work areas and inspect equipment like forklifts to ensure top performance. What We’re Looking For: High school diploma or GED (must be listed on resume) 1+ year of recent machine operation experience – OR – a recent trade school graduate with hands-on training. Hands-on experience: You know your way around fabrication tools and have worked with pipe, sheet metal, or similar materials. Solid mechanical aptitude – experience with tools like band saws, threaders, or welders is a plus! Reliable history: We value consistency — long-term work history is a plus. Math-minded: You can read a tape measure and do basic calculations without breaking a sweat. Team players: You bring a great attitude, flexibility, and a willingness to help wherever needed in the shop. Preferred: Experience operating fabrication machinery Exposure to industrial or manufacturing environments Familiarity with OSHA safety standards (training provided!) Why Work With Us? Opportunity to turn a temporary job into a long-term career On-the-job training across multiple shop areas Be part of a mission that protects people and property Apply Now and Let’s Build Something Great Together. PDS Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Pay Details: $19.00 to $20.00 per hour Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.pdstech.com/candidate-privacy The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: The California Fair Chance Act Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance